Pondera County, MT: Electric Rates From 4 Providers

Pondera County, Montana Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Pondera County, MT is $115.11
  • The average electricity rate in Pondera County, MT is 13.97¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Pondera County, MT

The average residential electric bill in Pondera County, MT is $115.11 per month. Pondera County, MT is the 31st most expensive county in Montana for electricity.

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Pondera County, Montana Electricity Overview

With a population of 5,974 citizens, Pondera County is the 33rd most populated county in the state and the 2826th largest in the US.

Citizens of Pondera County use enough electricity to emit 6,362.71 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per person, compared to the statewide average of 6,362.71.

Pondera County ranks 33rd out of 56 counties in the state for total electricity usage, with its residents using 83,638.24 megawatt hours.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity supplier in Pondera County is NorthWestern Energy.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Pondera County had a 10.49% drop over the most recent 12 months.

Pondera County's average residential electricity rate is 13.97 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.55% below the national average rate of 16.35 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    83,638 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    14 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    38,010,818 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    6,362.71 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Conrad

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Conrad Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for May, 2024

14.94¢ per kWh

  • 4.33% higher than last month
  • 3.3% higher than May last year
  • 12.67% higher than the Montana average
  • 9.4% lower than the US average
  • 296th in the state out of 492 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 18 since May last year
  • 15,818th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,844 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,721 since May last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

14.23¢ per kWh

  • 0.28% higher than last month
  • 6.89% higher than May last year
  • 12.7% higher than the Montana average
  • 11.83% lower than the US average
  • 301st in the state out of 492 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since May last year
  • 14,186th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 201 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,408 since May last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for May, 2024

$99.53 per month

  • 3.12% lower than last month
  • 2.81% higher than May last year
  • 5.91% higher than the Montana average
  • 19.87% lower than the US average
  • 351st in the state out of 492 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 72 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since May last year
  • 8,497th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 3,802 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 772 since May last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$113.47 per month

  • 0.2% higher than last month
  • 0.57% higher than May last year
  • 5.62% higher than the Montana average
  • 17.01% lower than the US average
  • 318th in the state out of 492 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since May last year
  • 7,346th in the US out of 31,764 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 84 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 540 since May last year

Conrad, MT Electricity Overview

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On average, Conrad's citizens spend 14.23 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is higher than the Montana average rate of 12.71 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the US average of 16.35 cents. The electricity grid in the city deals with an average of 0.98 outages per customer a year, with outages lasting about 88.2 minutes. The countrywide averages for these two data points are 1.44 outages a year and 123.49 minutes each outage. NorthWestern Energy sells an estimated 150.73 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other electricity suppliers.

Electricity companies servicing Conrad must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 17,548,348.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 15th highest in Montana for emissions per person.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Conrad

Conrad residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in December.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.157/kWh$0.115/kWh$149.73/mo.$81.39/mo.
301st14.23¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Conrad
318th$113.47Average residential monthly electricity bill for Conrad Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Conrad, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
NorthWestern EnergyBUNDLED14.48103.962,809,220.54406,784,474
Sun River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.72126.549,635.047,308,010.33

Valier, MT Electricity Overview

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On average, Valier's citizens spend 13.98 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. While this is higher than the Montana average rate of 12.71 cents per kilowatt hour, it is lower than the US average of 16.35 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Sun River Electric Cooperative. Valier is home to 529 residents, which is the 147th largest population for a city in Montana.

Electricity companies servicing Valier must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 3,365,872.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 15th highest in Montana for emissions per person.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Valier

Valier residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.164/kWh$0.115/kWh$161.99/mo.$93.85/mo.
251st13.98¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Valier
426th$124.45Average residential monthly electricity bill for Valier Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Valier, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Sun River Electric CooperativeBUNDLED14.72126.549,635.047,308,010.33

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Heart Butte CDP, MT Electricity Overview

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On average, Heart Butte CDP's citizens spend 11.30 cents per kilowatt hour for their residential electricity. Fortunately for the inhabitants, this rate is below both the Montana and nationwide average rates of 12.71 and 16.35 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Glacier Electric Coop. With a population of 484 citizens, the city is the 157th largest city by population in Montana.

Electricity companies servicing Heart Butte CDP must turn to electricity produced in nearby counties and other areas, because no electricity production occurs within the city. Approximately 3,079,550.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in the city due to electricity consumption. This total also results in a ranking of 15th highest in Montana for emissions per person.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Heart Butte CDP

Heart Butte CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.125/kWh$0.092/kWh$139.56/mo.$81.81/mo.
99th11.30¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Heart Butte CDP
88th$104.78Average residential monthly electricity bill for Heart Butte CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Heart Butte CDP, Montana

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Glacier Electric CoopBUNDLED11.24104.6769,753.027,841,053.14

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Pondera County, Montana Details

Pondera County, Montana Net Metering

Of the 4 electric providers in Pondera County, 4 of them report that they offer net metering. The state of Montana has above average state level net metering legislation.

Energy Loss

In Pondera County one company reports energy loss, NorthWestern Energy. They average an annual energy loss of 7.96%. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.43% while the Montana average is 2.93%, resulting in a rank of 2804th best in the nation and a state rank of 27th best out of 3221 and 56 counties, respectively.

FAQ

Which electricity companies offer service in Pondera County, Montana?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1NorthWestern Energy5,583
2Sun River Electric Cooperative1,054
3Glacier Electric Coop992
4Marias River Electric Cooperative56

Which electricity company is the largest provider in Pondera County, Montana?

The largest electricity provider in Pondera County, Montana by megawatt hours sold is NorthWestern Energy.

How many electric companies offer service in Pondera County, Montana?

There are 4 electricity providers operating in Pondera County, Montana.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-09-05